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Romania summary

Key facts
Official language(s)
Currency
Population
Time zone
Calling code
Drive on the
Member of the EU
Romanian
Leu
21,504,442
GMT + 2
40
Right
Yes
Local weather
Bucharest
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    0° | 5°
  • /ig/images/weather/chance_of_snow.gifSun
    -5° | 2°
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    -6° | -2°
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    -12° | -5°
Speed limits
  1. Motorways:
    • 130kmh (80mph)
  2. Open roads:
    • 90kmh (55mph)
  3. Towns:
    • 50kmh (31mph)
Road Safety
  1. Alcohol limit:
    • Laws against driving under the influence of alcohol
      are strict and follow a policy of zero tolerance
  2. Use of mobile phone whilst driving:
    • It is illegal to use a hand held mobile
      phone when driving and use will be subject to a fine
  3. Seat belts:
    • Compulsory for all front & rear seated occupants
    • Children under 12 years are not permitted to travel as front seat passengers
  4. Traffic lights regulations:
    • Red – Stop
    • Amber –Stop
    • Green – Go
Costs
  1. Road tolls:
    • Bucharest – Constanta - return only
  2. On the spot fines:
    • Police officials can impose fines on the spot but
      they cannot collect them
    • In Bucharest fines should be paid at the Savings Bank
    • In other cities fines are payable at the City Hall
General motoring advice
  1. Rush hour in built up areas:
    • 0730 - 0900hrs
    • 1630 – 1800hrs
  2. Fuel:
    • Most stations out of the city/central areas are open 24hrs
    • Central area stations open 0800 – 1800hrs
    • Petrol is available in all major towns and in many other places 
    • Lead-free is becoming common
    • Diesel is available in all stations
    • It is recommended that motorists fill up at every opportunity,
       especially when driving in the mountains
    • Fuel prices are considerably lower than in Western European countries
    • Method of payment is generally cash with few stations accepting credit cards in foreign currency and if they do the rate
      of exchange is much higher than the official rate
  3. Parking advice:
    • Parking in Romania is allowed only on the right side of the street and cars must be parked in the direction of traffic

Travel tips

Fuel prices are considerably lower than in Western European countries but generally fuel must be paid for with cash, with few stations accepting credit cards in foreign currency and if they do the rate of exchange is much higher than the official rate.
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